NieR:Automata™ vs Tales of Berseria™
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
NieR:Automata™ wins 9 of 14 head-to-head metrics. NieR:Automata™ is $9.81 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | NieR:Automata™ | Tales of Berseria™ |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 62 | 66 |
| Quality | 87 | 87 |
| Value | 43 | 69 |
| Popularity | 41 | 34 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $14.88 | $25.24 |
| Steam Review Score | 88.4% positive | 91.6% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 858 | 40 |
Where to buy
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Details and requirements
| Item | NieR:Automata™ | Tales of Berseria™ |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | March 17, 2017 | January 26, 2017 |
| Developers | Square Enix, PlatinumGames Inc. | BANDAI NAMCO Studios Inc. |
| Publishers | Square Enix | BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 8.1 /10 64bit | Windows 7, 8, 10 (64-bit) |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i5 4670 or AMD A10-7850K | Intel Core i5-750, 2.66GHz or AMD Phenom II X4 965, 3.2GHz |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 VRAM 4GB or AMD Radeon R9 380X VRAM 4GB | GeForce GTX 560 or Radeon HD 7870 |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | Version 9.0c |
| Network (minimum) | Broadband Internet connection | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: NieR:Automata™ or Tales of Berseria™?
NieR:Automata™ won the comparison against Tales of Berseria™ based on the head-to-head metric breakdown. Check the metrics table above for a full side-by-side analysis.
How is the comparison calculated?
The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table. No weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.
Is NieR:Automata™ worth buying over Tales of Berseria™?
Based on the metrics, NieR:Automata™ won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.
Which game has better player reviews?
Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.
Which game offers better value for money?
The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. Tales of Berseria™ currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 01:41 PM UTC